Rank #2 in Best Mitre Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
Scheppach HM140L 2000W Sliding Mitre Saw, 2 x 305mm Blades
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Scheppach HM140L is the second machine in our best mitre saws guide: a corded 2000W sliding mitre saw with a 330mm cross-cut capacity, a head that bevels 45° left and right, a laser line and two 305mm TCT blades in the box. It is listed at £299.00 and rated 4.6 out of 5 from 822 ratings, with the bulk of them at the top of the scale — 76 five-star ratings and 16 four-star.
Its own page is the reason to read slowly. The bullet describing the motor says 3800rpm; the specification table further down the same listing says 7000 RPM. Two other fields sit oddly against everything else: a saw listed as corded electric and 230 volts is also listed as needing "1 Lithium Ion batteries required", and the Blade Material is given as High Speed Steel even though the saw ships with TCT blades. The Surface Recommendation names Aluminium and Plastic, while the title is selling it for wood, plastic and DIY. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any test of ours.
How those 822 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £299.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 822 ratings |
| Motor | 2000W corded electric, 230 volts |
| Speed (bullet) | 3800rpm (as listed) |
| Speed (specification table) | 7000 RPM (as listed) |
| Cross-cut and bevel | 330mm cross-cut; head tilts 45° left and right |
| Blades supplied | 2 x 305mm TCT, 24-tooth and 48-tooth |
| Batteries (as listed) | "1 Lithium Ion batteries required" on a corded saw |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I am a landscaper. B and q do a maximum of 190mm cut machines. I cut sleepers all the time and struggled to get a saw to cut the 95mm x 195mm sleepers. This cuts them with ease. Even on 45 degree cuts, it goes 95 percent through them and then saw the rest. Only downside is that there is a couple of mm discrepancy in movement just off 0 degrees, because of a slight movement but just keep an eye on it when you cut. I would buy again when it goes, but for the money good product”
Verified purchase“Great saw so far - I am using it to cut sleepers which it handles well. Only slight issue is the dust bag can get into the slide rails. I probably need to just relocate it slightly. Comes with 2 blades (24 and48 tooth)”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Mitre Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What speed does the Scheppach HM140L run at?
The listing gives two figures. The product bullet says 3800rpm and the specification table says 7000 RPM, so the page itself does not settle on one number.
Does the Scheppach HM140L need a battery?
The Power source is listed as Corded Electric and the Voltage as 230 Volts. The specification table nevertheless lists "1 Lithium Ion batteries required", which does not match a mains-powered saw.
What blades come with the Scheppach HM140L?
It is supplied with two 305mm TCT blades, one 24-tooth and one 48-tooth, for rough and fine cutting. The specification table's Blade Material field reads High Speed Steel, which is not what TCT blades are.
How wide a board will the Scheppach HM140L cut?
The listing states a 330mm cross-cut capacity, described as suitable for wide boards, timber sections, flooring and construction materials.
What bevel angles does the Scheppach HM140L cut?
The saw head tilts 45° left and right for bevel, mitre and compound cuts. The specification table's Cutting Angle field simply reads 45 Degrees.
How is the Scheppach HM140L rated by buyers?
4.6 out of 5 from 822 ratings, of which 76 are five-star and 16 are four-star. The remaining 8 ratings are split between three, two and one star.
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